• E-350 competes against NPR; E-450 competes against NPR-HD
• 3 wheelbase choices on E-350; 2 WB on E-450
• 10,700 lb. GVWR on short WB E-350, 11,500 lb. GVWR on long WB E-350; 14,500 lb. GVWR on E-450
• 5.4L V8 gas standard, 6.8L V-10 gas optional
• No diesel engine for 2008
• New front-end appearance and dash for 2008
• Automatic transmission only
• Room for only 2 people -- no center seat
• No tilt cab -- difficult engine accessibility

• More available wheelbases to meet customer needs (109, 132.5, 150 and 176 in. vs. 138, 158 and 176 in.)
• Maximum effective CA of 147 in vs. 118 in. CA for E-Series. N-Series can accommodate bodies to 20 ft. in length vs a maximum 16 ft. on E-Series
• Built from the ground up as a commercial vehicle for a long life (E-350/E-450 is a cutaway van or stripped chassis)
• Higher GVWR helps meet commercial needs (12,000 lb. vs. 10,700 lb. or 11,500 lb.; 14,500 vs. 14,050 lb.)
• Higher front-axle capacity (6830 lb. vs. 4600 lb.) stands up to rugged commercial use
• Higher front GAWR (4700 lb. vs. 3900 lb. for gas engine NPR or 5360 lb. for NPR-HD helps meet commercial needs
• Tilt cab allows easy engine access (limited engine access on E-350/E-450 Super Duty)
• Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratio (33.5 ft./109.0 in. WB vs. 47.9 ft./138.0 in. WB)improves maneuverability
• Reverse Elliot I-Beam front axle is strong and maintains alignment for reduced tire wear (Twin I-Beam with coil springs on E-350/E-450 vary wheel camber, causing excess tire wear and alignment problems)
• Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degree vs. 70 degree)
• Durable tricot breathable woven seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl on E-350/E-450 Super Duty)
• Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (optional tilt steering wheel on E-350/E-450)
• Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributes to safety on the job (not available on E-Series)
• 6-speed automatic (with diesel) vs. 5-speed helps improve performance and efficiency
• Longer scheduled maintenance intervals helps reduce downtime and service costs (every 10,000 mi. vs. every 5,000 mi.)
• Available diesel engine. Ford has eliminated diesel engine choice on E-Series for 2008
• Higher frame yield strength contributes to durability (44,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi)
• Higher frame section modulus helps meet commercial needs (7.20 cu. in. vs. 5.73 cu. in.)
• Higher RBM is a measure of the total advantage in frame strength over the E-350/E-450 (316,800 lb.-ft./in. vs. 206,280 lb.-ft./in.)
• 3-passenger seating with fold-down passenger seats vs. 2-passenger seating with no fold down seatbacks
• Straight, flat frame rails for easy body installation vs. E-Series frame that wraps over rear axle, requiring additional equipment for body installation

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